Staff Accountant
Overview:
Join our team at Universal Photonics, a leader in critical surface preparation materials. We are currently seeking a dedicated Staff Accountant to contribute to our finance department. As a Staff Accountant, you will play a crucial role in ensuring accuracy in accounting processes.
Duties:
- Process daily A/R customer invoices
- Responsible for coding & posting AP invoices and research discrepancies
- Monitor dedicated emails for AR and AP
- Create/Monitor the set-up of new customers/vendors in the system to ensure accuracy
- Research and issue customer credit memos
- Post customer payments by recording cash, checks, wire and credit card transactions
- Responsible for making collections calls to domestic and international customers
- Maintain all customer documents on file (SAP)
- Communicate with customers/vendors via phone and or email to resolve issues
- Manage AMEX user accounts
Required Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting
- CPA a plus
- 3-5 years of experience in accounting, cost accounting experience a plus
- Strong Excel skill
- Strong leadership skills
- ERP experience a must. SAP preferred.
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent analytical skills with a strong focus on accuracy and attention to detail
Nice-to-Have Skills:
- Previous experience in manufacturing and as an clerk in an accounting setting
If you are a detail-oriented professional with a passion for finance and possess the required skills, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Join us in a dynamic work environment where your expertise will be valued, and your career can thrive.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $53,626.08 - $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) 4% Match
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
Experience level:
Physical setting:
Schedule:
Experience:
- GAAP: 4 years (Preferred)
- Accounts receivable: 4 years (Required)
- Accounts payable: 4 years (Required)
- Microsoft Excel: 4 years (Required)
- Communication skills: 10 years (Preferred)
- Analysis skills: 4 years (Preferred)
- Data entry: 4 years (Preferred)
- Attention to detail: 5 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
Ability to Commute:
- Central Islip, NY 11722 (Required)
Work Location: In person